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SUMMARY:Leading Successful Projects:  Managing Risk and Uncertainty with New Technology Implementations
DESCRIPTION:Join RCEL at the Ion for an informative discussion on managing risk and uncertainty in new technology projects. Register to attend and enjoy refreshments\, along with an opportunity for networking and discussion following this insightful seminar on navigating risks and uncertainties in new technology applications. \nProjects that involve developing or applying new technology face unique risks that can jeopardize overall success. The uncertainty associated with these novel applications and emerging technologies makes it challenging to accurately predict timelines or even determine if the technology will function as expected. Experienced project managers enhance the likelihood of success by structuring their projects to be resilient against these uncertainties and risks. A key strategy is to separate standard project risks from those specific to new technology implementation. \nDuring this seminar\, Dr. Claudia Zettner will provide real-world examples of new technology implementations and how realized risks affected overall project outcomes. During the seminar\, she will also guide the audience through a case study of risk analysis for an AI-based technology application project\, discussing strategies and tools for identifying and managing these risks. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Claudia Zettner\, PMP\, CPEM \nDr. Claudia Zettner is a Professor in the Practice with the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership.  She developed and teaches Engineering Project Management as part of the Engineering Management and Leadership professional master’s program. She also directs the MEML Student Experience initiatives. \nPrior to joining Rice University\, Claudia spent 20 years with ExxonMobil and has deep and varied experience in project management throughout ExxonMobil’s global upstream businesses. As Well Integrity Principal\, she was responsible for well integrity across all ExxonMobil operations. \nShe was a global consultant\, managing and advising projects for ExxonMobil’s subsea\, offshore and land assets and working with management and engineering to recognize\, assess\, and mitigate integrity risks through the life cycle of the well. She traveled extensively and worked in a dozen countries. Throughout her career\, she held numerous roles in Research\, Production\, Planning\, Wells and Projects.  Favorite projects included wellwork\, decommissioning and integrity projects\, new technology qualification and field trials\, and digitalization and data management. \nClaudia holds a PhD and a master’s from Georgia Institute of Technology in mechanical engineering and a BS\, also in mechanical engineering from Rice University where she was a first-generation college student. She is married and has two teenage sons. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/leading-successful-projects-managing-risk-and-uncertainty-with-new-technology-implementations/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 031\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Keynote,Networking
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SUMMARY:ACCEL Year 2 Showcase at Greentown Labs
DESCRIPTION:Join Greentown Houston on Sept. 5 for an opportunity to celebrate the second year of ACCEL\, an accelerator program for BIPOC-led startups from Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS). \nGreentown and BGS recognize that the climatetech industry must change the status quo to put founders of color in the position to lead technology-driven companies that address climate change\, support the development of diverse workforces\, and fiercely advocate for the deployment of clean technologies in underserved communities. The year-long ACCEL program combines acceleration with a curated curriculum led by VentureWell\, incubation through a Greentown membership\, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS’s networks of industry experts. \nJoin the second ACCEL cohort for a showcase featuring their technologies\, what they’ve accomplished in the first six months of the program\, and where they’re headed next. At this event\, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with industry leaders who are passionate about building an inclusive and sustainable future. \nRegister Here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/accel-year-2-showcase/ \n  \nOpening Remarks \nTimmeko Moore Love\, General Manager and Senior Vice President\, Greentown Labs \nTaylor Brugh\, Climate Innovation Fund and Business and Operations Lead\, Microsoft \nTim Bartlett\, US Ecosystems Lead\, Equinor \nTiffany Heitkamp\, Vice President DE&I Workforce\, bp \nFireside Chat featuring Alumni from the Inaugural ACCEL Cohort \nModerated by Kerry Bowie\, Co-founder\, President\, and Executive Director\, Browning the Green Space \n\nJhana Porter\, Founder and CEO\, frakktal\nKristeen Reynolds\, Co-founder\, Drinkicks\n\nACCEL Year 2 Cohort Pitches \n\nAxis Sky Renewables\nCarbon Negative Solutions\n​Aquasaic\n​Cellsense\n​Sankofa Dynamics\nEcoForge\n​AtmoSpark Technologies\n\nTake this opportunity to network and build community around this incredible program! \nAre you an investor or corporate leader planning to attend? We’re looking to connect our cohort of founders with resources essential to success.We welcome conversation around how you can support! Please reach out to ACCEL Program Manager\, Rachel Cerato for more info. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/accel-year-2-showcase/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking,Panel Dicussion
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SUMMARY:Houston Hardware Meetup at the Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the inaugural Houston Hardware Meetup with some inspiring guest speakers lined up\, as well refreshments provided by sponsors. There will be opportunities to make connections\, see demos from the community\, and trade expertise. \nHouston Hardware Meetup is bringing professionals who build physical products together to foster ideas\, enthusiasm\, and solutions. They believe when related talent across unrelated fields collides\, innovation is catalyzed and tough problems are solved faster. \nHosted by The Ion Prototyping Lab\, a shared innovation and collaboration space with access to equipment\, expertise\, and technical training. It is located inside The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. \nHardware Meetups happen across over 30 cities around the world every month\, helping bring together founders\, engineers\, and other hardware professionals to networks\, share insights\, and collaborate with one another. \n  \nAgenda \n6:00-6:30pm  Arrival\, mingle\, grab refreshments\n6:30-6:35pm  Welcome and introduction\n6:35-7:30pm  Guest talks + audience Q&A\n7:30-8:00pm  Community open mic +\n8:00-9:00pm  Mix + mingle\, pints at Second Draught\n9:00pm  Depart \n+ Anyone will have the chance for a 1 minute pitch to talk about what they are working on. Bring a demo and get double time! \n  \nSponsors \ninformal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in the hardware ecosystem. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to automotive\, climate tech to medical devices\, informal members work with clients at every stage to design\, manufacture\, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you’re looking for a single contractor\, a full-time employee\, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy\, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. \nTheJigsApp provides made-to-measure electronic test jigs. With a fully parameterized system that fits into board designers existing workflow\, TheJigsApp is the fastest and most efficient method to instrument your design with a bed-of-nails test fixture. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make it a reality. Located at The Ion\, our 6500 sqft site offers access to equipment\, expertise\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nInterested in speaking at\, hosting\, or sponsoring a Hardware Meetup event? Fill out the involvement form.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-hardware-meetup-at-the-ion-prototyping-lab/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Investors & Capital,Ion Prototyping Lab,Networking
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